Garcia departure leaves Belgium facing ‘generational change’

AFP | Paris

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Rudi Garcia has left his role as Belgium coach after his side were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals, the Belgian football federation (RBFA) said yesterday.

Garcia, 62, took over the Red Devils in January 2025 before guiding them to a last-eight loss to eventual tournament winners Spain.

The Frenchman replaced Domenico Tedesco and also helped Belgium secure their place in Nations League A with an ageing generation of big names players such as midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, forward Romelu Lukaku and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

“We sincerely thank Rudi Garcia and his staff for their dedication, professionalism and commitment over the past 18 months,” the RBFA said.

“And wish them every success in the future,” it added.